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K459 ARO

1993 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

40,261 mi
Last recorded40,261 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK459 ARO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 40,261 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 40,261 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 39,261 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 39,261 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases onto manifold (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 37,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 37,731 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings center sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 36,155 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 36,154 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 34,801 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2014 34,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2013 32,377 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 1 Jun 2013 32,377 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Jun 2012 29,341 miles

offside front tyre cracked & perished

Fail 26 May 2012 29,170 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre cracked & perished

Pass 30 Apr 2011 22,934 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 22,934 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2010 20,761 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 20,558 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 19,380 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 17,638 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 17,294 miles

Serface rust to off side and near side front sills.

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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K459 ARO is a 1993 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1993 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 54,042 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K459 ARO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 33 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K459 ARO is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 February 1993.

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